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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/22/76 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES September 22, 1976 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton, Washington, was held on Wednesday, September 22, 1976, at 9:00 A. M. in the City Council Chambers, with Mayor Jarstad presiding. Also present were Commissioner Stewart, Commissioner Schoneman, City Clerk Yeadon, Asst. City Attorney Sexton and members of the press and radio. Meeting opened with Pledge of Allegiance and invocation given by Pastor Glen Soule, Manette Community Church. MINUTES: Minutes of September 15, 1976, were read. There being no omissions or correct- ions, the minutes stood approved as read. SEPARATIONS Craig L. Hegdahl and Allan F. Maul, 9/17/76, Parks & Recreation Dept. Clyde King, CETA, 9/30/76; Robert Bright, 9/10/76, both Water (Supply) Dept. Barbara Richmond, 9/3/76, Accounting Dept. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to approve the Separations, carried unanimously. EMPLOYMENTS Lois Clark, PT Playleader, 9/22/76, $3.50 p/h and Betty Jean Smith, PT Playleader, 9/22/76, $3.50 p/h, Parks & Recreation Dept. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Schoneman to approve the Employments, carried unanimously- CHANGES OF STATUS Franklin D. Fitch, Jr., Serviceman I, no change in pay but changed from CETA to CSE, effective 10/1/76 and Kenneth L. Stephens, Serviceman II, no change in pay but changed from CETA to CSE, effective 10/1/76, both Water (Supply) Dept. motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to approve the changes in status, carried unanimously. EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT FOR OCT. Clerk presented the retirement list for October in gross amount of $2,773.08, audited by John R. Ross. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Schoneman to approve the retirement payments for October, carried unanimously. LICENSE APPLICATIONS Change in ownership applied for license by Hwa Ja Cobb for Palace Sauna, 129 N. Callow; approved by Police, Building, Fire and ltealth Departments. Kapsu Lanier for masseuse, approved by Police and Health. Ruby Lucille Tennant for masseuse, approved by Police and Health- Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to approve the licenses, carried unanimously- CALL FOR BIDS - Pickup Truck for Waste Water Dept. Clerk read memo from Supervisor Don Proctor requesting Council approve call for bids for one 1/2 ton pickup truck and authorize trade-in of one used truck No. 34. Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and Mayor Jarstad to approve the call for bids and declare the used truck surplus for disposal by trade-in, carried unanimously. CALL FOR BIDS - DEFIBRILLATOR Clerk presented letter from fire chief requesting waiver of bid call and funds to be provided from Cumulative Reserve Fundin the amount of $5,855.00 plus tax and freight; also presented requisition with attached note recommending waiver of bid call as single source supplier, signed by APA · Jim Leyde was present and stated similar equipment could be obtained from Motorola. Mayor -1- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Sept. 22, 1976 Page two Jarstad stated there was money in the fire department budget and would rather purchase from the current budget than take from the reserve fund. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to authorize call for bids out of current operating funds of the fire department, carried unanimously. STREET SWEEPER - SURPLUS Clerk read memo dated September 20, 1976, from himself which stated the specs for the new vacuum street sweeper included a trade-in of one used 1971 Mobil Sweeper Model 2TE3 and this should be declared surplus and approved for trade-in. Motion by Commissioners Schoneman and Stewart to declare the used sweeper surplus to the needs of the city and authorize offering for trade-in, carried unanimously. OLYMPIC COLLEGE - Work-Study Program for Engineering Dept. Clerk read memo from City Engineer dated Sept. 17, 1976, telling about the benefits of the work-study program in the past and asking that the City Engineer be authorized to be the City's representative to continue this program as funds are available. Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and Mayor Jarstad to authorize the City Engineer to represent the city in continuing the program, carried unanimously. PUGET POWER - PERMIT Clerk read letter dated Sept. 20, 1976, from Puget Power which attached permit for a 15 foot city water pipe right-of-way, submitted for review and approval of a city pipe line to cross Puget Power's Westpark property from Kean Street (Auto Center Way) to Rogers Street. Motion by Commissioners Schoneman and Stewart to accept the Permit, approve of it subject to city attorneyls review, and authorize it be executed by the mayor and city clerk, carried unanimously. NAVY - Water/Sewer Proposed Increase of Rates Clerk stated he had been contacted by the Navy, Western Division, San Bruno, relative to having a meeting October 1st with the Navy and City commissioners; however, the date was not possible to the city because Commissioner Schoneman would be out of the city on that date. The next date offered to the Navy was October 8th at 10:00 a.m. Clerk stated the Navy had then asked to move it to 9:00 a.m. and stated the date and time would be confirmed by them after their representatives had approved. Relating to whether or not the rates could be made retroactive to July 1st, Mr. McCluskey had notified the city clerk that they could not be because of the U.S. Constitution. HENDERSHOT COURT SUIT City Clerk read Summary Judgment which found in favor of the city because the suit had been filed after the two-year limitation for filing had passed. PROCLAMATION Clerk read Proclamation signed by the Mayor for "Hunting and Fishing Day" September 25, 1976. K.C.C.S (Mental Health (Outpatient Services) Clerk stated the property recently asked for sale by Charles C. Haselwood Kean St., Warner Road, Union Avenue area, had been set aside by motion of the City Council on August 20, 1975, and the proposed building improvement is almost to the point of going to bids; that the property really was not a good site due land contour and there is the possibility of trade with Mr. Haselwood providing the financial differences would be arranged to the satisfaction of KCCS. Also, stated that Mr. Haselwood and KCCS representatives and their engineer are aware of these matters. ORDINANCE NO. 3316 (Holidays for city employees) Clerk read, second reading, "An Ordinance amending Section 6 of Ordinance NO. 1813, as amended by Ordinances NO. 2616, 2834 and 3098; relating to legal holidays for the City of Bremerton Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Schoneman to pass Ordinance No. 3316 on second reading by title only, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, Yes; Com- missioner Stewart, Yes; Commissioner Schoneman, Yes. -2- CiTY COUNCIL MINUTES Sept. 22, 1.976 Page three ORDINANCES (Dornald Shaw vacation, change of site plan and rezone) City Clerk read the following ordinances in connection with Dornald Shaw's appli- cations: First reading, "An Ordinance vacating right of way on that portion of land southerly of and parallel to the centerline of Kitsap Way as described in the plans for reconstruction of PSH21, approval dated January 27, 1942, between Engineer's Station 181+00 and 182+50 abutting Lot 3, Block 2, Brentwood Park in the City of Bremerton". Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Conmissioner Schoneman to approve the ordinance on first reading, by title only, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, Yes; Commissioner Stewart, Yes; Commissioner Schoneman, Yes. First reading "An Ordinance amending the use and area maps according to Ordinance No. 1792 (Dornald Shaw)". Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and Mayor Jarstad to approve the ordinance on first reading, by title only, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, Yes; Commissioner Stewart, Yes; Commissioner Schoneman, Yes. First reading, "An Ordinance amending the Land Use Restrictions (Site Plan) adopted by Ordinance No. 3274". Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and ~!ayor Jarstad to approve the ordinance on first reading by title only, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, Yes; Commissioner Stewart, Yes; Commissioner Schoneman, Yes. GENERAL ELECTRIC - LEASE MODIFICATION (Gold Mountain) Clerk stated he had talked with representative of Genera]. Electric and that company is willing to extend the lease for two years with same terms as the one expiring September 30th. Payment is to be calculated on the consumer price index over a two year period, which makes the payment now to be $137.22. Clerk read the Lease Modification Agreement which has been prepared by the city attorney's office. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to approve the lease modification and authorize the mayor and city clerk to sign for the city, carried unanimously. BILLS Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Schoneman to give blanket approval to pay vouchers 3960 to 4037 inclusive in the amount of $50,718.77; audited by John R. Ross; Commissioner Stewart stated he would abstain because of a remote interest in I.T.T. Company. Motion carried. Meeting recessed 9:50 a.m. to 10:03 a.m. COMMISSIONERS' REPORTS Commissioner Stewart: 1. Parking garage income good in August. Will not be accepting new monthly parkers during next several weeks due to potential heavy use in December. Late payers may find themselves unable to renew during this time. Working on possibility refinancing of bonds which would save about $70,000. Gave figures for income on on-street and Craven Center parking. 2. Regarding bicycle license, had recommended go to registration only and had contacted chief of police who has stated he is not in the enforcement business of bicycle licenses and would agree with registration; that the registration should be once only until bicycle changes ownership. Mayor Jarstad agreed and suggested the city attorney draw up an amending ordinance. 3. Got a legal opinion on the dial-a-ride service, from city attorney's office, gives background information and a way to proceed on an experimental basis; also, Mr. Sells has written an ordinance for Council approval. City Clerk read, first reading, "An Ordinance providing for a study project to determine the feasibility of utilizing non-public owned modes of public transporta- tion for certain residents of the City of Bremerton". Motion by Commissioners Schoneman and Stewart to approve the ordinance on first reading, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, Yes; Commissioner Stewart, Yes; Commissioner Schoneman, Yes. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Sept. 22, 1976 Page four Discussion of mini-buses followed. Commissioner Stewart stated UMTA would not grant any funds for any equipment that would not be good for at least five years. Mr. Schoneman stated a city recently purchased Mercedes diesel mini-buses and he would furnish information about this. Commissioner Schoneman: 1. Discussed need for additional lighting in downtown alleys and information received from aerial photos to be made by Asst. City Engineer Waring. Spoke of possi- bility of changing to mercury vapor lighting and the light company is going to make a report available relating to costs. Some poles may be moved to help. Also, going to try to interest merchants in installing lights behind their places of businesses. 2. Puget Power has tendered a check for $1,000.00 covering one-half of the cost of the installation of primary underground facilities installed for $2,000. which was paid by the city in March 1967 to furnish power to a booster pump off Lakeburst Drive; that the Wash. State Dept. of Highways has connected to this system to serve freeway lighting facilities near Austin Drive; thus the refund. 3. Will be attending International Conference of Public Congress and Equipment Show; was two days short of receiving a thirty-year service award. 4. Congratulated certain successful primary election candidates. 5. Discussed the corrections made at llth and Warren and those which are going to be done as weather permits; some work may have to be done on Sundays due to heavy eastbound traffic on llth Street. The new green arrow light for traffic going north on Warren bas been received. Will be removing possibility of going left when westbound on llth Street and upon reaching Warren Avenue. Will be removing some "C" curbing and will be using buttons wherever possible which will help to safely pass emergency vehicles through the area. Mayor mentioned that the fire department was concerned about the use of "C" curbing. 6. 17th & Warren construction proceeding and will be soon completed. Mayor Jarstad; 1. Pleased to see Norm. Dicks sweep the 6th District for Congressman. 2. Discussed a program being put together by Henry Pomerenk for the school dis- trict necessitated by the split-shift schedules due to closure of Dewey Junior High School and the two-hour "free" time that needs to be prograrmned since extra- curricular activities are not possible on the split-shift schedules. AII possible activities are being brought into the program. McDonalds will be serving ham- burgers at reduced prices and free soft drinks, to encourage participation. Also, the mayor has spoken twice to the students to encourage them to obtain parents' permission. 3. Will continue to meet on the bond levy promotion. Will have a public meeting next Tuesday; hope that from that point forward the activity will be stepped up with speaKers' bureau and laying plans for door-to-door campaign. KINNEY CHANGE OF SITE PLAN Clerk read memo from Planning Dept. recommending that the Council set date of hearing on the Kinney application for change of sIte plan which was before the Planning Commission on September 21st. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to set Wednesday, October 13, 1976, at 10:30 a.m. for the hearing, carried unanimously. MENTOR HOUSE REMOVAL Commissioner Schoneman received a letter, read by City Clerk, from Dorothy Justesen, 833 Pacific Ave., thanking him for having the house and hedge removed at 9th and Pacific. Mr. Schoneman explained the need for having this accomplished by Mr. Mentor and, also, that the house had been scheduled for use as a "haunted houseTM as a money-raiser for the Crisis Clinic but it had to be demolished. However, the city has a house designated for removal at 14th & Sheldon which could be used and the clinic would cover it fully for liability insurance and he stated he has advised the clinic they could use it this year. This is for two days only. -4- · CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page five Sept. 22, 1976 Meeting recessed 10:45 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. (Gary Sexton had left when recess began.) BIDS - Telemeter Equipment & Van Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Schoneman to open bids at this time, telemeter and van, carried unanimously. TELEMETER Sparling, bid bond enclosed, $25,296.00 Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Schoneman to refer to committee for evaluation, study and recommendation back to the City Council, carried unanimously. VAN Kluge Chevrolet, certified check enclosed, $5,053.77. Bremerton Dodge, cashier's check enclosed, $5,840.94. Haselwood Buick, bid bond enclosed, $4,614,12. Bennett Ford, cashier's check enclosed, $5,480.12. Motioin by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Schoneman to refer the bids to committee for study and evaluation and award at next Council meeting, carried unanimously. LEYDE SHORELINE MANAGEMENT APPLICATION Mot~j~ by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to hold the hearing on the application for shoreline management hearing on the second Wednesday, November 10, 1976, at 10:30 a.m., carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 11:15 a.m. City Clerk Approved: Mayor